Walmart’s Item Spec feature is essential for e-commerce sellers listing products on its marketplace. It helps ensure your products are categorized correctly with relevant attributes, making them easier to find for shoppers. As of October 31, 2024, Walmart officially ended support for Item Spec 4.0, transitioning entirely to Item Spec 5.0. Sellbrite users do not need to take any action for this upgrade, as the platform as already integrated the latest item spec version to ensure seamless product listing management. Here’s what this update means for your business.
What Is Walmart Item Spec 5.0?
Walmart Item Spec 5.0 is the latest version of Walmart’s product data management system, designed to improve how products are categorized, listed, and found on the platform. It introduces a more precise structure through Product Type Groups and Product Types, ensuring that product attributes are more accurate and relevant.
For example, if you’re listing a smartwatch, Item Spec 5.0 prompts you for attributes like screen size and connectivity while skipping irrelevant fields like clothing size. This targeted approach streamlines the product creation process, making listings more informative for shoppers.
The Benefits of Walmart Item Spec 5.0
Switching to Item Spec 5.0 offers significant advantages for sellers:
- Better organization through Product Type Groups and Product Types.
- More relevant and specific product attributes.
- Increased search visibility for listings
- Increase content quality by up to 10% with even more attributes compared to Item Spec 4.
- Increase attribute relevance—Item Spec 5.0 has removed 60% of generic attributes.
- More attributes are now structured text, meaning listings will appear on the correct shelves and navigation paths on Walmart.com.
What Should Sellbrite Sellers Do Next?
For more details on Walmart Item Spec 5.0, including a complete overview of its features and implementation guidelines, check out Walmart’s official Item Spec 5.0 documentation.
